Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] April 2024 Period start date To 31[st] March 2025 Period end date Charity name: Lancashire School Sailing Association
Charity registration number: 1169755
Objectives and Activities
| Objectives and Activities | Objectives and Activities | Objectives and Activities |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 To advance the education of people up to the age of 25 in all aspects of watersports, primarily, but not exclusively, sailing and associated activities in order to improve their condition of life. |
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| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 The following activities were completed for this period are:- Fishmoor & Spade Millthe Associations venues day / evening activities, March to Oct for small groups of Young People to enjoy paddling and sailing on-water sessions. Fishmoor Boathouse full planning permission was granted for a Boathouse on 30thMay 2024. The Association is engaged with BwD Borough Council for a lease for the land to build the Boathouse.A separate Access agreement is currently being negotiated with United Utilities the reservoir owners. Spade Mill Buildingthere have been funding for a new hand winch to launch and recover heavy boats and purchase of a new outboard motor for the safety boat. In addition United Utilities have granted permission to make improvements to the gate entrance. The Association is now looking at sources of fundingfor these works. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Associations Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
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Policy on social investment
including program related Para 1.38 N/A
investment
The Association relies entirely on members
Contribution made by Para 1.38 volunteering their time, through the LSSA
volunteers Committee, Boathouse Development Group
and Spade Mill Development Programme to
enable the running of a varied annual
programme of water sports and develop our
watersports offering to young people
Other N/A
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Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The Associations aim ‘to advance the education of Young People in all aspects of watersports’ was achieved by a programme of events during the year. Our annual programme of activities include:- Managing and operating our dedicated water sports centres atFishmoor(Blackburn) & Spade Mill(Longridge) reservoirs. These venues were open between March and Oct for our members to allow small groups of Young People (YP) to enjoy water activities e.g. paddling and sailing. NB – ‘Waterdays’our annual watersports weekend for circa 250 YP was held on 20/21 st July 2024 on Lake Coniston . NewFishmoor Boathousefundraising during 2024/25 did not progress further however with planning fees this now stands at £3,576 we intend to use towards further planning & building costs. Spade Mill Buildingsailing improvements were completed during 2024/25 with the completion of the safety boat SB3 refurbishment. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The Associations Financial audited accounts
financial position at the end (attached), are compliant, the main points are:-
of the period Grants totalling £3,117
Training £7,029
Insurances £3,391
Professional Fees £1,127
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The agreed policy is to hold reserves in an
policy for holding reserves amount to cover the Associations annual fixed
stating why they are held expenditure plus event/project committed
costs i.e. Fishmoor and Spade Mill building
costs.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 As of agreeing this report, until the end of the
current FY, these total £6,490
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 N/A
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 N/A
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
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Additional information (optional)
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The Associations principal source of funding are
The charity’s principal usually through:-
sources of funds (including Membership & Water fees and other
any fundraising) Para 1.47 Contributions.
Grant funding from Local &
National Charities.
Investment policy and N/A
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
A description of the principal N/A
Para 1.46
risks facing the charity
Other N/A
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Charity Commission Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of |
Para 1.25 | Constitutional provision for election by all voting members at General Meetingsorby |
any person or body entitled appointment (max number) by existing to appoint one or more trustees at any time. trustees
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Policies and procedures Lancashire School Sailing Association (LSSA)
adopted for the induction operates in accordance with a suite of policies,
and training of trustees procedures and standard operating procedures
Para 1.51
(SOPs). This includes an induction pack given to
new trustees when they are elected.
The charity’s organisational Since to formation of our charity we have
structure and any wider Para 1.51 created new relationships with membership
network with which the now including 23 youth groups and schools
charity works
Relationship with any N/A
related parties
Para 1.51
Other N/A
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Lancashire School Sailing Association |
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| Other name the charity uses | LSSA |
| Registered charity number | 1169755 |
| Charity’s principal address | 16, Lostock Road Croston Lancashire PR26 9HT |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
whole year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Carl Coughlan
2 Adrian Worthington
3 Sarah Wicks
4 Rachael Astley Chief Instructor
5 John McCann Chair
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations
The trustses declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trusta Slgnaturels Full namels Posltlon leg Secretsry, Chalr, etc) Fackoel ei Date 19th November 2025
LANCASHIRE SCHOOL SAILING ASSOCIATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Red Rose Accountancy Services Ltd Arran, Yew Tree Road Grange-over-Sands LA11 7AA
Page 1 LANCASHIRE SCHOOL SAILING ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 I report on the accounts of the association for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 2 to 3. Respectlvo responslbllltles of Commlttoe and examln•r The association's Committee are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts in accordance with UK Generally Accepied Accounting Practice (GAAPI state whether particular matters have come to my attention Ba*1$ of Independ•nt •xamlneVg r•port My examination was carried out in accordance wilh UK GAAP. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the association and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the Committee concerning any such matters. The procedures und8rtak8n do noi provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. Consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts show a twe and fair view and the report is limited lo those matters set out in the statement below. Indep•ndenl examlnors statemont In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in any material respect the requirements- lo keep proper accounting records to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records have not been met. or to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of Ihe accounls to b6 reached. Alan Dawson BA(Honsl FFA Red Rose Accounlancy Servlces Ltd Arran, Yew Tree Road Grango-over-sands LA117AA Is.l...Ma/..gJ25..................
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LANCASHIRE SCHOOL SAILING ASSOCIATION
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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2025 2024
£ £
Income
Membership and water fees 4,653 8,807
Training and centre activity 7,029 3,935
Grants and donations 3,117 8,240
Other 38 193
14,837 21,175
Expenditure
Subscriptions 180 170
Training and centre activity 6,721 9,216
Insurance 3,391 2,722
Equipment and maintenance 3,893 3,925
Utilities 318 298
Administration 764 310
Legal and professional re boathouse project 1,122 6,217
Transfer from deferred grants (928) (6,217)
194 0
Accountancy 216 210
Other 146 356
15,823 17,207
Operating (deficit) / surplus (986) 3,968
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LANCASHIRE SCHOOL SAILING ASSOCIATION
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
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2025 2024
£ £
Current assets
Bank and cash 15,231 17,139
15,231 17,139
Current liabilities
Deferred grants and donations 0 928
Accruals 216 210
216 1,138
Net current assets 15,015 16,001
Accumulated funds
Reserve fund brought forward 16,001 12,033
(Deficit) / surplus for the year (986) 3,968
15,015 16,001
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